Convert area units — square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, cents, grounds and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 marla | 0.272251 ft² | |
| 0.01 marla | 2.72251 ft² | |
| 0.1 marla | 27.2251 ft² | |
| 1 marla | 272.251 ft² | |
| 5 marla | 1361.25 ft² | |
| 10 marla | 2722.51 ft² | |
| 50 marla | 13612.5 ft² | |
| 100 marla | 27225.1 ft² | |
| 1000 marla | 272251 ft² |
Common marla values converted to square foot — factor: 1 marla = 272.3 ft²
| Marla (marla) | Square Foot (ft²) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 marla | 272.3 ft² | One marla |
| 2 marla | 544.5 ft² | Small plot |
| 5 marla | 1,361 ft² | Studio plot |
| 10 marla | 2,723 ft² | Small plot |
| 20 marla | 5,445 ft² | One kanal |
| 40 marla | 1.089e+04 ft² | Half acre |
| 80 marla | 2.178e+04 ft² | One acre |
| 100 marla | 2.723e+04 ft² | Large plot |
| 160 marla | 4.356e+04 ft² | One acre |
| 200 marla | 5.445e+04 ft² | Large plot |
| 320 marla | 8.712e+04 ft² | Two acres |
| 500 marla | 1.361e+05 ft² | Small farm |
| 1,000 marla | 2.723e+05 ft² | Medium farm |
| 5,000 marla | 1,361,000 ft² | Large farm |
| 1e+04 marla | 2,723,000 ft² | Large farm |
Converting marla to square foot is common in real estate, agriculture, surveying, and construction. Property listings, land records, and planning documents often use different area units depending on the country or industry — making accurate conversion essential for cross-border transactions and international comparisons.
As a practical reference: 5 marla = 1361 square foot and 10 marla = 2723 square foot. For larger land areas, 100 marla = 2.723e+04 square foot — a common benchmark for farm and estate valuations. The reverse: 1 ft² = 0.003673 marla.
All conversions use the internationally recognized factor of exactly 1 marla = 272.3 ft². Calculations are performed in IEEE 754 double-precision floating point, giving accuracy to at least 8 significant figures — more than sufficient for any practical application.
Formula: Square Foot = Marla × 272.25063
Multiply any marla value by 272.25063 to get square foot. One marla equals 272.25063 ft².
Reverse: Marla = Square Foot × 0.0036730861
1 marla = 272.25063 ft². Memorize this for instant mental estimates.
Use 272.2506 as a quick mental multiplier for marlas to square feet.
To verify: multiply your result by 0.0036730861 to recover the original marla value.
Buys and sells residential plots measured in marlas in Lahore and Chandigarh.
Lists residential colonies and plots by marla count.
Lays out housing societies with plots quoted in marlas and kanals.
States plot area in marlas when applying for housing loans in Punjab.
Converts marlas to m² or sq ft to compare with international property.
Records land transactions in marlas and kanals in Punjab land records.
The marla is a traditional South Asian unit of land area used in Pakistan, northern India, and parts of Bangladesh. One marla equals 272.25 sq ft or approximately 25.29 m².
Marla is the standard residential plot measurement unit in Punjab (both Indian and Pakistani), Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Property listings routinely quote area in marlas and kanals.
Interesting fact: 20 marlas = 1 kanal, and 8 kanals = 1 acre. A 10-marla plot (≈ 253 m²) is a typical middle-class residential size in Lahore or Chandigarh.
The square foot is an Imperial and US customary unit equal to a square measuring one foot on each side, approximately 0.0929 m². It has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries.
Square feet dominate US real estate: apartment sizes, office spaces, and retail floors are universally quoted in ft² in American listings.
Interesting fact: The United States is one of the last countries to quote residential property in square feet. A 1,000 ft² apartment equals about 93 m².